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What would you Build ( Kirby and Ernie )
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<blockquote data-quote="Ernie" data-source="post: 131324" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><strong>Re: What would you Build ( Kirby and Ernie )</strong></p><p></p><p>Stacy,</p><p>I'm not familiar with the 338 bullets and impact speed with elk.</p><p>If you intend to use the 300SMK I would ask the guys here what they think is the lowest velocity that still gets good performance and then see what that would be in your 330 Dak.</p><p>Then it comes down to your own shooting ability in the field and the conditions that exist when a animal presents itself.</p><p>If you have read my posts you know that I popped a cow at 666 yards. I think the 7 Dakota should be fine out to 800-900 yards. I would want to have a spotter when shooting in elk country. I'm giving distance in light of using the 200 grain Wildcat with the 7 Dakota. If hunting for a big bull you may want to shorten the distance some. While hunting this year I told Steve once while we were walking that I was willing to go for anything under 1000 yards, but I know I was real comfortable @ 800 yards and under.</p><p>How much of that statement was about my ability on game in field conditions versus the ability of "Puff" I'm not exactly sure.</p><p>Since elk hunting this year was the first time to take Puff out I was pleased that my shot opportunity was in the 650 yard arena.</p><p>Next year, my primary practice distances will be in the 800-1000 (versus 600 yards this fall) and I believe that will increase my comfort level, and give me a better idea of we can do in field conditions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ernie, post: 131324, member: 13"] [b]Re: What would you Build ( Kirby and Ernie )[/b] Stacy, I'm not familiar with the 338 bullets and impact speed with elk. If you intend to use the 300SMK I would ask the guys here what they think is the lowest velocity that still gets good performance and then see what that would be in your 330 Dak. Then it comes down to your own shooting ability in the field and the conditions that exist when a animal presents itself. If you have read my posts you know that I popped a cow at 666 yards. I think the 7 Dakota should be fine out to 800-900 yards. I would want to have a spotter when shooting in elk country. I'm giving distance in light of using the 200 grain Wildcat with the 7 Dakota. If hunting for a big bull you may want to shorten the distance some. While hunting this year I told Steve once while we were walking that I was willing to go for anything under 1000 yards, but I know I was real comfortable @ 800 yards and under. How much of that statement was about my ability on game in field conditions versus the ability of "Puff" I'm not exactly sure. Since elk hunting this year was the first time to take Puff out I was pleased that my shot opportunity was in the 650 yard arena. Next year, my primary practice distances will be in the 800-1000 (versus 600 yards this fall) and I believe that will increase my comfort level, and give me a better idea of we can do in field conditions. [/QUOTE]
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